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Offline mbryan

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Front fender question
« on: June 10, 2020, 11:27:20 AM »
Hello all,
I am in need of a front fender.  The bike does not have one currently.  I wanted a bobbed fender and was wondering if you guys can recommend one from somewhere or do I have to get an original one and cut it?  I am going to paint it black as well.  Bike is a 1978 cb550k.

Thanks for any help.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: Front fender question
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2020, 10:51:58 PM »
If you dont use the original you need to fit a brace. Centre section of original is strengthened to stop forks flexing
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Re: Front fender question
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2020, 05:05:18 AM »
Yup....after reading a bunch here I have come to realize that.  I was looking for a shorty with a brace in it that fits the bike.......yall know anyone who sells something like that?
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Offline bryanj

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Re: Front fender question
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2020, 06:12:31 AM »
I dont think what you want is an off the shelf item
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Offline mbryan

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Re: Front fender question
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2020, 08:37:31 AM »
Ok......darn.  I will look at the parts houses then.  Those front fenders are expensive!
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Re: Front fender question
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2020, 05:55:55 PM »
If you want to bob it anyhow you could look for one with a little end damage.
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Offline mbryan

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Re: Front fender question
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2020, 07:30:32 PM »
Yup.....been looking.  This is my first try at buying major parts for this thing.  Front fender is not cheap!  I will find something hopefully.
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